1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | LeSabre | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 87 L |